Kenneth Olive
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated Construction Manager in the commercial retail industry with 9 plus years as a construction manager and 20 years in the industry. As a construction manager, I was responsible for managing and over seeing 146 new store construction builds (125MM), 167 open store remodels and 16 partial remodel projects. I have strong worth ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and adapt at working unsupervised with the ability to travel.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Burlington
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
Construction Manager
Big Lots!
08.2001 - 07.2024
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or budget conflicts.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and landlords to discuss project.
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures related to projects and construction activities.
- Worked to resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner to deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluate project progress in addition to contract compliance.
- Worked closely with landlords to ensure all documents required per lease agreement are collected in order to start projects on time and complete on schedule.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and subcontractors for accuracy before authorizing payment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
Education
BBA -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Roane State Community College
Knoxville, TN06.1988
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Teams / Office 365
- Customer Relations
- Decision-Making
- Project Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Construction management
- Scope development
- Bluebeam
- PowerPoint
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Burlington
07.2024 - 03.2026
Construction Manager
Big Lots!
08.2001 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Roane State Community College
BBA -
Middle Tennessee State University